U.S. stocks rose sharply on Wednesday after President Donald Trump tweeted support for aid to airlines and other stimulus measures, stoking hope that a smaller aid package could be passed by lawmakers. close dialog Stream live CNBC TV from around the world. START FREE TRIAL Invest Like A Pro The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed 530.70 points higher, or 1.9%, at 28,303.46. It was the Dow’s biggest one-day gain since mid-July. The S&P 500 climbed 1.7% to 3,419.45 while the Nasdaq Composite advanced 1.9% to 11,364.60.
Stock market today: Dow rallies more than 500 points for its best day since July